Officers served a narcotics warrant at a residence. Knowing that Montemayor, in the residence, was armed, they called SWAT. SWAT officers arrived, announced themselves with a loudspeaker and tried to enter the residence through the front and side. As officers broke a window on the side of the house, Montemayor pointed a pistol at them. They shot him. He was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, but was dead when he arrived.
Victim's Name: Ponciano Montemayor
Agency Responsible: Houston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 25, 2013
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Grand jury/No bill or Cleared
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban